ShapEly Louise

POLk-ah dOts, FLOwerS, and STrIpes (She-Mix)

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Wow!! Has it really been a month?!?!? I do apologize, but the last couple of weeks have been dedicated to Family! Family Reunion (Hershey, PA), Family Wedding (Detroit,MI), and Family Birthday (Atlanta, GA). *Rubs Eyes* I'm tired!! LOL So today, as I skipped out on Bible study, (insert JUDGEMENT here, if u must ) I decided to devote some MUCH needed time to Shapely Louise.

I had a mini photo shoot in the back yard today. I've been meaning to post a few different things for a minute now, so why not roll it into one? I've been thrifting and it seems like stripes, polka dots and flowers are all that catches my attention. This is a problem since the seasons are rapidly changing. But hey, US fashion forward thinkers make our own rules right???? I found this yellow Polka Dot shirt and originally paired it with gray but yellow and Blue makes... A CUTE combo!! So I split the looks into Summer and Fall.

I was reading an article in Cosmo (I think) where they were saying that it is ok to mix prints as long as the main/base color in one piece can be found in the other. I put this to test below in the stripes mixed with flowers. I think it's cute but my "CuTE" is forerver changing!!! =) Check it out and let me know what you think!

Keep Dreamin,

E. Louise

(Summer Look)
Shirt -Thrifted
Skirt- Wet Seal
Belt/Accessories-Ashley Stewart/ Thrifted

(Fall Look)
Tights- Dots
Shoes- DSW
Necklace - Forever 21
Jacket- thrifted

Make up look- Blue Smokey Eye
Fuchsia Pink Lip Color

I think this works with or without the belt

Shirt- Rue 21
Belt- Forever 21 +
Skirt- Torrid.com

P.S. I have finally gotten the hang of Picasa, so you will see alot more pics from me!

Me vs. my very real Stomach!

Monday, July 18, 2011

Hello My Fashion Forward friends!!! Hope all is GRAND in your world or you're at least experiencing the "NOrmal" wear and tear of life! (Praise God For Normalcy)

I had a breast reduction @ the end of May and I must say it was one of the BEST decisions I've made so far!! Walking is easier, running is easier sleeping seems better (even though I still snore, Sorry Linda), but I guess it would be since my chest is 5lbs lighter! #winning. Well, one draw back is that my stomach is HUGE!!! I think the F/G cup I was in before hid it all! I mean I knew it wasn't washboard but d*mn!!! LOL My philosophy is if you fail to speak on an insecurity then you let the insecurity win! So here it is... Real women have Belly's!!!! <---- or at least this makes me feel better. I'm on attack though! Been in the gym 5 days for the past two weeks and this up coming week , I will attempt two-a-days plus Detox! (Pray for my strength) I am motivated and by my 27th birthday change will come!

OAN: This weekend I went out with the besties and chose a black and grey leopard number I found in my new Favorite store!!! SEARS!!! <----- Best Kept Secret! I paired with some Nude shoes I found in Rack Rooms for like 15 bucks! Heck the earrings I had on cost more than that! LOL The feather earrings are "in" and it helped me to add the splash of color that I Luv! As always check it out and let me know what you think!

Make-Up Look for the night! ♥ my naked pallette

Keep Dreaming,

E. Louise

Styled By E. Louise (TAKE II)

Friday, July 1, 2011

Greetings Fashion Forward people!! (insert smile here)! Earlier this month I had the pleasure of putting together some colorful looks for a photo shoot for Linda the Great!! It was another fun day shared with me and some of my GREAT friends and Fam! I took mental notes on things I would do differently on the last time and I am pleased with the results. I feel like we stepped it up a notch, and when I look back at these photos in a few years I should still be excited! As always Check it out and let me know what you think!